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• $195 / 10 weeks Osteen, 7 weeks DeLand
• Automatic $10 discount for registering/paying online at least one day before orientation
• See Discounts page - more cost savings, work study, barter opportunities
• Private makeup classes in Osteen  $25 per hour throughout series weeks
• Extra discount for clinic clients taking class at Spring Oaks Animal Care Center, DeLand (discount code SpringOaks)
•  Returning students bringing their next dogs to PuppyLove or Basic Manners pay $150 if they register & pay in advance (discount code WelcomeBack) 
• Discounts, work study & barter options available

 PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions in Osteen include Jump Start free optional agility equipment introduction.  

DeLand students may also attend Osteen sessions free (when space permits) during the dates of your series. 

 Emergency class postponement 

 Our very-rare emergency class cancellation announcements are posted on the web page, voicemail & via Facebook. A last-minute emergency would include a phone call, text &/or email to students in that session.

Outdoor sessions can move indoors for rainy, cold & very hot weather in Osteen, & do not affect our mostly-indoor classes in DeLand at all. 

 There are even many agility skills that can be practiced indoors to prepare you and your dog.

• All household members encouraged to participate in training dogs in class & at home. 
•  For some exercises there is one handler at a time per dog in class but adults may trade off as handlers during class. 
• At least one person who has attended an orientation session must be at each session
• All handlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in all classes unless special permission has been obtained from Best Paw Forward Inc. 

• Secure, athletic-style footwear that will not slip off
• Non-slip or rubber soles
• High-heeled & platform footwear prohibited
• Sandals & open-toed shoes not allowed in agility & other programs (barefoot allowed , weather permitting, if you permit. You are responsible for all consequences)

Free drop-ins included in Osteen group classes, class size permitting

• Extra help & training time
• Makeup sessions for missed classes
• Have a long-scheduled vacation or event conflict? Let us know at signup to get an extra an extra week or two added to your package.
• Health, work, family crisis? Talk to us about getting extra time to gt your dog trained 
• Private makeup classes in Osteen  $25 per hour throughout your series dates
• Makeup classes in your home at regular on-the-road prices

We love having kids in all regular classes. 

• An adult must attend & participate in all classes with any minor unless special permission is obtained in advance
• Adult is required to hold leash at all times in PuppyLove, Basic Manners, Manners Plus classes (except during  off-leash PuppyLove work & play) 
• Manners Plus handler under the age of 16 must have completed our PuppyLove program with the dog, must use a Gentle Leader head collar & must have advance permission from instructor
• Children must remain with household members at all times
• Children who have actively participated in our group classes naturally earn more privileges with dogs in advanced programs 
• Detour Doggie Delinquents programs for dogs with serious social issues restricted to attendees age 16 & older